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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0; maximum-scale=1.0; user-scalable=0;"/><title>Proverbs 6 ISV</title><link rel="stylesheet" href="/chapnew2.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="../spec.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="../cmenus/proverbs/6.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="../topmenuchap/proverbs/6-1.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="http://biblehub.com">Bible</a> > <a href="../">ISV</a> > Proverbs 6</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="../proverbs/5.htm" title="Proverbs 5">◄</a> Proverbs 6 <a href="../proverbs/7.htm" title="Proverbs 7">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top">International Standard Version</td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/p/isv/esv/proverbs/6.shtml" style="color:#001320" title="Parallel Chapters"> Par ▾ </a></tr></table></div><div class="chap"><p class="heading">The Folly of Guaranteeing Loans</p><p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-1.htm"><b>1</b></a></span>My son, if you guarantee a loan for your neighbor,</p> <p class="poetry2">if you have agreed to a deal<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:1 Lit. have clapped your hands; i.e. have shaken hands">a</a></span> with a stranger,</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>trapped by your own words,</p> <p class="poetry2">and caught by your own words,</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>then do this, my son, and deliver yourself,</p> <p class="poetry2">because you have come under your neighbor’s control.<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:3 Lit. into the hands of your neighbor">b</a></span> </p> <p class="poetry2">Go, humble yourself!</p> <p class="poetry2">Plead passionately with your neighbor!</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>Don’t allow yourself to sleep</p> <p class="poetry2">or even to close your eyes.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>Deliver yourself like a gazelle from a hunter’s hand,<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:5 So MT; LXX Syr Targ read from the hunter; or a noose">c</a></span> </p> <p class="poetry2">or like a bird from a fowler’s hand.</p> <p class="heading">The Folly of Laziness</p><p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>Go to the ant, you lazy man!</p> <p class="poetry2">Observe its ways and become wise.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>It has no commander,</p> <p class="poetry2">officer, or ruler,</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>but prepares its provisions in the summer</p> <p class="poetry2">and gathers its food in the harvest.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>How long will you lie down, lazy man?</p> <p class="poetry2">When will you get up from your sleep?</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>A little sleep, a little slumber,</p> <p class="poetry2">a little folding of the hands to rest,</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>and your poverty will come on you like a bandit</p> <p class="poetry2">and your desperation like an armed man.</p> <p class="heading">The Folly of Causing Strife</p><p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>A worthless man, a wicked man,</p> <p class="poetry2">goes around with devious speech,</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>winking with his eyes, making signs<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:13 Lit. scraping">d</a></span> with<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:13 The Heb. lacks with">e</a></span> his feet,</p> <p class="poetry2">pointing with his fingers,</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>planning evil with a perverse mind,<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:14 Or heart">f</a></span> </p> <p class="poetry2">continually stirring up discord.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>Therefore, disaster will overtake him suddenly.</p> <p class="poetry2">He will be broken in an instant,</p> <p class="poetry2">and he will never recover.</p> <p class="heading">What God Hates</p><p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>Here are six things that the LORD hates—</p> <p class="poetry2">seven, in fact,<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:16 The Heb. lacks in fact">g</a></span> are detestable to him:<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:16 Lit. to his soul">h</a></span> </p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Arrogant eyes,</p> <p class="poetry2">a lying tongue,</p> <p class="poetry2">and hands shedding innocent blood;</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>a heart crafting evil plans,</p> <p class="poetry2">feet running swiftly to wickedness,</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>a false witness snorting lies,</p> <p class="poetry2">and someone sowing quarrels between brothers.</p> <p class="heading">Parental Counsel about Immorality</p><p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>Keep your father’s commands, my son,</p> <p class="poetry2">and never forsake your mother’s rules,<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:20 Or laws">i</a></span> </p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>by binding them to your heart continuously,</p> <p class="poetry2">fastening them around your neck.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>During your travels wisdom<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:22 Lit. wisdom; i.e. wisdom personified as a woman">j</a></span> will lead you;</p> <p class="poetry2">she will watch over you while you rest;</p> <p class="poetry2">and when you are startled from your sleep,</p> <p class="poetry2">she will commune with you.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>Because the command is a lamp</p> <p class="poetry2">and the Law a light,</p> <p class="poetry2">rebukes that discipline are a way of life—</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>to protect you from the evil<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:24 So MT; LXX reads married">k</a></span> woman,</p> <p class="poetry2">from the words of the seductive woman.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>Do not focus on her beauty in your mind,</p> <p class="poetry2">nor allow her to take you prisoner with her flirting eyes,</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>because the price of a whore is a loaf of bread,</p> <p class="poetry2">and an adulterous woman stalks a man’s precious life.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>Can a man scoop fire into his bosom</p> <p class="poetry2">without burning his clothes?</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>Can a man walk on hot coals</p> <p class="poetry2">without scorching his feet?</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>So also is it with someone who has sex with his neighbor’s wife;</p> <p class="poetry2">anyone touching her will not remain unpunished.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>A thief isn’t despised</p> <p class="poetry2">if he steals to meet his needs<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:30 Lit. to refresh his soul">l</a></span> when he is hungry,</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>but when he is discovered,</p> <p class="poetry2">he must restore seven-fold,</p> <p class="poetry2">forfeiting the entire value of his house.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-32.htm"><b>32</b></a></span>Whoever commits adultery with a woman is out of his mind;</p> <p class="poetry2">by doing so he corrupts his own soul.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-33.htm"><b>33</b></a></span>He will receive a beating and dishonor,</p> <p class="poetry2">and his shame won’t disappear,</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-34.htm"><b>34</b></a></span>because jealousy incites<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:34 The Heb. lacks incites">m</a></span> a strong man’s rage,</p> <p class="poetry2">and he will show no mercy when it’s time for revenge.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/6-35.htm"><b>35</b></a></span>He will not consider any payment,</p> <p class="poetry2">nor will he be willing to accept it,<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="6:35 The Heb. lacks to accept it">n</a></span> </p> <p class="poetry2">no matter how large the bribe.</p><hr size="1" color="DDEEFF"><span class="mainfootnotes"><A name="ftn"></a><span class="mainfootnoteshdg">Footnotes:</span><br><span class="fn1"><span class="fnb">a</span> 6:1 Lit. <i>have clapped your hands</i>; i.e. have shaken hands<br /><span class="fnb">b</span> 6:3 Lit. <i>into the hands of your neighbor</i><br /><span class="fnb">c</span> 6:5 So MT; LXX Syr Targ read <i>from the hunter</i>; or <i>a noose</i><br /><span class="fnb">d</span> 6:13 Lit. <i>scraping</i><br /><span class="fnb">e</span> 6:13 The Heb. lacks <i>with</i><br /><span class="fnb">f</span> 6:14 Or <i>heart</i><br /><span class="fnb">g</span> 6:16 The Heb. lacks <i>in fact</i><br /><span class="fnb">h</span> 6:16 Lit. <i>to his soul</i><br /><span class="fnb">i</span> 6:20 Or <i>laws</i><br /><span class="fnb">j</span> 6:22 Lit. <i>wisdom; i</i>.e. wisdom personified as a woman<br /><span class="fnb">k</span> 6:24 So MT; LXX reads <i>married</i><br /><span class="fnb">l</span> 6:30 Lit. <i>to refresh his soul</i><br /><span class="fnb">m</span> 6:34 The Heb. lacks <i>incites</i><br /><span class="fnb">n</span> 6:35 The Heb. lacks <i>to accept it</i><br /></span><br><br><hr size="1" color="DDEEFF"><div align="center"><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">The Holy Bible: International Standard Version® Release 2.1<br />Copyright © 1996-2012 The ISV Foundation<br />ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/">Bible Hub</a></div></div></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="../proverbs/5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Proverbs 5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Proverbs 5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="../proverbs/7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Proverbs 7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Proverbs 7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="rightbox"><div class="padright"><div id="pic"><iframe width="100%" height="860" scrolling="no" src="//biblescan.com/mpc/proverbs/6-1.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></div></div><div id="rightbox4"><div class="padright2"><div id="spons1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td class="sp1"><iframe width="122" height="860" scrolling="no" src="../sidemenu.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="bot"><div align="center" style="background-color:#F2FAFF"><br /><br /><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>  <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="6710025936" data-ad-format="auto"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 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